Eliza Hope Foundation
To provide educational support for children and families who are living with autism spectrum disorders in the hampton roads area and beyond.
Eliza Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Eliza Hope Foundation gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,711
- +82.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,711
- +82.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,711
- Total assets
- $477,595
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eliza Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $25,711 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477,595 | $567,024 | $449,807 | $25,711 | 1 | $3,111 |
| 2023 | $360,615 | $420,660 | $365,441 | $14,130 | 1 | $19,990 |
| 2022 | $324,309 | $394,816 | $316,346 | — | — | $8,063 |
| 2021 | $245,713 | $370,262 | $251,405 | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $127,074 | $155,216 | $184,154 | — | — | $4 |
About Eliza Hope Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eliza Hope Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eliza Hope Foundation is led by Aimee Darby, Founder & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aimee Darby
Founder & President
President → Founder & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2023) → $64K (2024)
Gabrielle Renfrew
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Denk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riya Thorson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Yoder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Leishman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Putnam
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Nickles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Ackley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Buitrago
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Natasha Srirman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Omar Aboulhosn (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Chagnon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sawsan Hamden (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $64K, to Aimee Darby (Founder/ President).
Frequently asked questions about Eliza Hope Foundation
How much does Eliza Hope Foundation give each year?
Eliza Hope Foundation gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is Eliza Hope Foundation?
Eliza Hope Foundation reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $567K.
What is Eliza Hope Foundation?
Eliza Hope Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Virginia Beach, VA. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Eliza Hope Foundation operate?
Eliza Hope Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Eliza Hope Foundation's EIN?
Eliza Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4809516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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